JREDC President Kristin Jamison Named Director of JMH Foundation.
By Seth Gabriel on July 24, 2025 at 4:57pm
Kristin Jamison serves as president of the Jacksonville Regional Economic Development Corporation, a role she has held since 2019. She has now been named to take on the role of Director of Jacksonville Memorial Foundation, where she will continue her contribution to the city of Jacksonville. Jamison says she is thrilled about the opportunity and […]
Grayson Transferred Back to Sangamon Co. Jail While Awaiting Trial
By Benjamin Cox on July 23, 2025 at 7:34pm
Sangamon County Sheriff Paula Crouch announced today that Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County deputy accused of murdering Sonya Massey, has been transferred to the Sangamon County Jail. Crouch said the following in a press release today: “Sean Grayson was transferred today from the Macon County Jail to the Sangamon County Jail. The transfer was […]
ISP and Sangamon Co. State’s Attorney’s Office Announce arrest in death of Springfield woman who was found near I-55 last year
By Benjamin Cox on July 23, 2025 at 7:26pm
The Illinois State Police and Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s Office have announced the arrest and first-degree murder charges for a Springfield man after a woman’s body was found near I-55 last year. Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 4 and Sangamon County State’s Attorney John Milhiser announce the arrest of 57-year-old […]
Ashland Getting New Mayor at the end of the month
By Benjamin Cox on July 23, 2025 at 10:15am
The Village of Ashland will have a new mayor starting on August 1st. The Cass County Star-Gazette reports that long-time mayor Kitty Mau will be resigning effect July 31. According to the report, Mau is moving out of the village limits. The announcement was made during the village’s meeting during the week of July 7. […]
Beard Implement Co. in Pittsfield hit by theft
By Benjamin Cox on July 22, 2025 at 6:33pm
Beard Implement Company in Pittsfield is asking for the public’s help to identify three individuals involved in an alleged theft. According to a Facebook post from the company, three individuals appear to have taken a Kubota ZD 1211 zero-turn mower from their property overnight between July 21-22. Two other mowers were said to have been […]
Local Reps host Back-2-School Supplies Drive
By Seth Gabriel on July 22, 2025 at 1:18pm
As families prepare for the upcoming school year, 3 local representatives are helping families get school supplies. State Senator Jil Tracy, Representative Kyle Moore, and Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer are inviting the community to help local students with their first Back-to-School Supplies Drive. The legislators are collecting all types of new school supplies like backpacks, lunch […]
Morgan County Commissioners approve contractor for 4 bridge replacements
By Benjamin Cox on July 21, 2025 at 3:38pm
The Morgan County Commissioners approved the contractor for four upcoming bridge replacements in the county this morning. County Contractors of Quincy received three of the four projects. The first bridge will be located at Stevenson Road south of Prairie College Road for County Contractors at $366,186. The second bridge is located at Wheeler Road north […]
Jacksonville man convicted of murder in Beardstown stabbing
By Benjamin Cox on July 21, 2025 at 3:30pm
Cass County State’s Attorney Craig R. Miller announced today that on Friday a Cass County jury found a Jacksonville man guilty of first-degree murder and home invasion. Benchy R. Couloute, 45, of Jacksonville was found guilty by the jury after over two-and-a-half hours of deliberation. During the five-day trial, State’s Attorney Craig R. Miller presented […]
Greene Co. Board intern promoting access to digital services
By Benjamin Cox on July 21, 2025 at 11:23am
Billy Springman, a 20-year-old Carrollton native and intern with the Greene County Board, is leading efforts to promote the county’s newly launched official website: greenecountyil.org. The site was designed to serve as a centralized hub for residents, streamlining access to a wide range of county services. Visitors can pay property taxes, court fines, and traffic […]
Woman injured after striking parked car on South Diamond early Sunday
By Benjamin Cox on July 20, 2025 at 6:56pm
A Jacksonville woman was severely injured after her vehicle struck an unoccupied parked car on South Diamond Street early Sunday morning. Jacksonville Police and EMS were called to the intersection of South Diamond and Grove Street at 5:25 a.m. after a caller heard the sound of a two-vehicle crash near their residence. Upon arrival, officers […]